AnAge entry for Caiman crocodilus

Classification (HAGRID: 03246)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Alligatoridae
                    Genus: Caiman
Species
Caiman crocodilus
Common name
Spectacled caiman

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
40 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1298
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One female lived for at least 40 years in captivity. A male was reported living over 34 years of age after 27 years in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
2,192 days
Male sexual maturity
2,192 days
Incubation
84 days
Adult weight
10,900 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 174370
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8499
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